Inspector Amy Scott, the New South Wales police officer hailed for her bravery during the Bondi Junction stabbing attack, is now confronting a deeply personal battle. It has been confirmed she has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer.
A Community Rallies Behind a Hero
The sobering news was announced on Monday by NSW Police Legacy, a charity supporting police families. The organisation revealed that Inspector Scott, a devoted wife and mother of two young boys, had recently received the diagnosis. In response, they launched a fundraiser to ease the financial burden on her family during treatment.
The public response was immediate and heartfelt. By lunchtime on Monday, the appeal had already raised close to $65,000, a testament to the profound respect and gratitude felt towards the officer.
"Amy now needs the strength, compassion, and support of her community," NSW Police Legacy stated. "This is a powerful reminder that even our strongest people are human."
Recognition for Extraordinary Bravery
Inspector Scott's name became synonymous with courage after the events of 13 April 2024. She was the first officer to arrive at Westfield Bondi Junction, where Joel Cauchi had killed six people and wounded ten others in a mass stabbing.
Confronting the armed assailant alone, she shot him twice after he approached her with a knife. She then attempted to perform CPR. For this act of exceptional bravery, she was later awarded the NSW Police Commissioner’s Valour Award.
A subsequent coronial inquest heard that Cauchi had been treated for schizophrenia and was "floridly psychotic" during the attack. His victims were Ashlee Good, 38, Jade Young, 47, Yixuan Cheng, 27, Pikria Darchia, 55, Dawn Singleton, 25, and Faraz Tahir, 30.
An Outpouring of Support from Leaders
Political leaders from across the spectrum united in their support for Inspector Scott. NSW Premier Chris Minns described her as "a genuine, bona fide Australian hero" to whom the community owes a huge debt.
"I’m devastated to hear this news. If anyone deserves a break it is Amy and we wish her the very best, she is an absolute champion," Premier Minns said, adding that she had also been an inspiration to officers who responded to the Bondi beach terror attack in December 2024.
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley called Scott "the epitome of the brilliance of the NSW police force," noting that the entire police family was suffering with the knowledge of her diagnosis.
Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane said Inspector Scott was "facing the fight of her life." She urged the public to show their support, stating: "This is our chance to stand with her, to support her, and to show her that the community she has protected for so long is firmly behind her."
